泥棒
どろぼう
dorobou
JLPT N4nounVocabularyLevel 25 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
泥棒 (どろぼう (dorobou)) means "Thief". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Thief
Also : Robber · Burglar
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Example Sentences
その家は金持ちの目標になり、どろぼうが入った。
そのいえはかねもちのもくてきになり、どろぼうがはいった。
That house became a target for thieves, and a burglar broke in.
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Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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